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A Warm Drink on a Cold Afternoon
I wanted to capture that feeling of coming inside from a cold day and settling in with a warm drink and a cozy blanket. I boosted the color of the chair and blanket to emphasize the warmth of being home.
Posted in Figures, Interior, Telling a Story
Tagged Black Bristol Paper, Direct Painting, Gouache
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Priorities on a Summer Evening
On a summer evening, the dishes can wait!
Posted in Interior, Telling a Story
Tagged Alla Prima, California, Gouache, San Diego, Summer
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Kitchen Windowsill
This time of year, on sunny mornings, the sun shines on the kitchen windowsill. I had some citrus sitting there and liked how the light bounced all around, reflecting citrus color on the surrounding surfaces.
Tuesday Night with Fairfield Potter
My Tuesday night still-life group has made a change for the fall. We begin our weekly sessions by viewing select artwork from artists who paint in distinctive styles. Then, using a still life or photo, we attempt to evoke something … Continue reading
Flowers for the Dining Room
I liked the jumble of placemats, flowers, and shadows on the dining room table, so I sat there and quickly sketched it.
Posted in Interior
Tagged Black Watercolor Paper, Exaggeration, Gouache, Home, In- the- moment, San Diego
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Setting the Table
We had a nice bouquet of flowers with lovely late afternoon light. I sat down to sketch it, and before I knew it, it was time for dinner.
Winter Mornings
It is heavenly to wake up immersed in art. A wonderful artist friend gave us a handmade quilt, perfect for these long winter nights and lovely to sketch while some sleep late. I did not do the quilt justice but … Continue reading
Deliberate Sketching 